Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 70 Chaffee Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,907 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,722 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,900 (Nov 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $7,098 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20480 |
| Primary APN | 20480 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,907 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 812 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 365 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,722 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20480 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 CHAFFEE AVE |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-8206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 CHAFFEE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 70 CHAFFEE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8206 |
| Document Number | 70153-1 |
| Book / Page | 070153 / 000001 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70153-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 070153/000001 |
| Instrument | 5840 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 70 CHAFFEE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8206 |
| Document Number | 69191-50 |
| Book / Page | 069191 / 000050 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69191-50 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069191/000050 |
| Instrument | 60447 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2047 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Waltham City |
| Unified School District | Waltham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,098.00 (+5.31%) | $722,800 (+3.38%) Land $430,600 Building $292,200 | $920,550 (+3.67%) |
| 2024 | $6,740.00 (-1.1%) | $699,200 (+5.88%) Land $409,700 Building $289,500 | $887,965 |
| 2023 | $6,815.00 | $660,400 Land $388,900 Building $271,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WALTHAM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 65,218 people · EPA ID MA3308000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 599 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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